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This free crochet table runner pattern — called the Addison — is one of those projects that looks far more complicated than it actually is. Made with category 4 cotton yarn and a 5.5mm hook, it uses simple beginner-friendly stitches to create a beautifully textured runner you can customize to fit any table in your home.
Whether you are dressing a dining table for a dinner party, styling a coffee table for the season, or adding a handmade touch to an entryway console, this free crochet table runner pattern works for all of them. You choose the length when you start your foundation chain, and the PDF version includes width adjustment options for 11″, 12″, and 16″ widths.
The Addison uses the lemon peel stitch combined with front post half double crochet ribbing to create its signature texture. Both stitches are beginner friendly and easy to memorize after the first few rows, making this a great weekend project even if you are still building your skills.
A full video tutorial is included at the bottom of this post. The ad-free PDF version with all width variations is available in the Live Chill Life Etsy shop.
This pattern is suitable for a beginner but not as a first project. What crochet skill level are you?
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Dress your table with style by making this free crochet table runner pattern.
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Are you looking to add a touch of elegance to your dining space? Look no further than this crochet table runner pattern! With just a few skeins of yarn and a crochet hook, you can create a stunning table runner that will completely transform your dining area. The first step in creating this elegant table runner is choosing the perfect yarn.
How Much Yarn Do You Need for a Crochet Table Runner?
This depends on how long and wide your table runner needs to be. The stitch(es) used also will impact the yardage. Some stitches are yarn eaters!
Measurement as shown is 10″ across. Table runner starting chain is the length you’d like your runner to be. The PDF pattern has adjustments for 11″, 12″ and 16″ widths.
The Addison crochet table runner pattern will require approximately 3-4 standard skeins of category 4 cotton yarn.
You can use value cotton yarn for this project but I opted for a mid level cotton that has a bit more softness and flexibility. Because it isn’t something that is worn against the body, a value yarn will work just fine (always use cotton for anything that may come into contact with something warm or hot for safety)
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Customize the size to match your table. Be it a dining table, entry table, coffee table or tv stand.
The addison crochet table runner has lots of texture for visual interest. This is achieved by using simple beginner friendly stitches including the lemon peel stitch.
See other beginner friendly textured stitches.
Crochet stitches and terms used in this pattern
- single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, front post half double crochet
- skipping stitches
- Slip stitches
- Measuring with a tape measure
See my tutorial on how to do front post crochet and back post crochet stitches.
The lemon peel stitch works up quickly so you could get this project done in a weekend depending on how long your table runner is.
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What You Need to Make This Free Crochet Table Runner
- 5.5 mm crochet hook ( used these for this project)
- category 4 cotton yarn (shown is Hobby Lobby I love this Cotton in Dove)
- Tape measure
- Tapestry needle
- scissors
Optional for finishing: fringe or corner tassels (see at end of pattern)
Yarn amount will vary based on length and width of your table runner
Shown is 10″ x 54″ -565 yards of cotton yarn.
This pattern uses US crochet terms.
Crochet Table Runner Pattern Instructions
Ch an odd number in the length you’d like. Table runner shown in images is 54” . I started with 187 chains.
Row 1: in second ch from hook work sc in back bump across row
Row 2-5: ch 1. Hdc across
Row 6: (ws) ch 1, fphdc across. Keep count of stitches to maintain and even number.
Row 7-9: Ch 1, hdc across.
Row10: (ws) repeat row 6.
This is the (rs) or right side referred to in the pattern instructions. Right side is always the “pretty” side of a crochet project.
Row 11: sc
Row 12: HDC in first stitch. *Skip next stitch and work (1 sc, 1 dc) in next st.* Repeat from * finishing with HDC in last st. Ch 1, turn.
Row 13-25: repeat row 12. You should be on the right side (rs) when you finish row 25.
Row 26: Ch 1, sc across.
Row 27: Ch 1, hdc across.
Row 28: Ch 1, ( ws) fphdc across row.
Row 29-31: Ch 1, hdc
Row 32: Ch 1, (ws) fphdc
Row 33-36 hdc
Row 37: ch 1 , slip stitch across.
To finish:
If you’d like to add fringe or side tassels, work 1-2 rows of single crochet across the short sides first.
Blocking the short sides to make it crisp and tidy is recommended.
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